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Capitalization Worksheets Middle Grades Printable and Digital Easel Activity

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5 worksheets on capitalization for middle school students to practice and prepare for ELA state standardized tests. The fifth worksheet is a 2-page capitalization test. General capitalization rules for writing such as capitalizing proper nouns and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

L.7.2, L.8.2, L.9-10.2, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$3.25

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The Monsters are Due on Maple Street from The Twilight Zone PowerPoint

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The Monsters are Due on Maple Street PowerPoint and Printables. Students will love this Rod Serling masterpiece! Background information on the Twilight Zone teleplay, terms used in film making, themes, setting, conflict, foreshadowing, 16 vocabulary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.L.6

$4.00

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The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe PowerPoint

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The Raven PowerPoint for the poem by Edgar Allan Poe. Includes vocabulary words to know, the text of the poem with vocabulary highlighted, summary of The Raven with interpretation, symbols, and comprehension questions with self-checking answers.

Subjects:

Reading, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$5.00

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Detention Notice - Editable Parent Letter

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Do you give detention? Use this parent letter to notify parents of an after school (or other) detention assignment. It is editable, so you can change the wording to adjust it for your own classroom needs. This detention notice is an easy classroom

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Handouts, Classroom Forms, For Parents

$1.00

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Diary of Anne Frank Play by F. Goodrich - Supporting Material

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Diary of Anne Frank Play Supporting Material. Study guide includes a timeline of events, history of Anne Frank's Diary, Comparison of Events in the play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett to the real diary, The Holiday of Hanukah, Living in the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$5.00

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Writing Varied Sentences PowerPoint

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Teach students to use sentence variety when writing to make their compositions more interesting. Using different sentence lengths, various sentence structures, and switching from formal to informal can add interest and engage the reader.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.3b, W.6.3c, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.7.1c, W.7.3c, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.8.3c, W.8.4, W.8.5...

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The Ransom of Red Chief Vocabulary Context Clues Print or Digital Easel Activity

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The Ransom of Red Chief VOCABULARY- includes a vocabulary list of 15 words with definitions from the short story The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry. It includes a fill-in-the-blank study guide, where students must place the correct vocabulary words

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$1.25

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Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O. Henry Differentiated Short Story Unit

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Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O. Henry is a classic. This short story unit includes an abridged and unabridged version of the tale for differentiation. Vocabulary words are highlighted in both editions. There are fewer and less rigorous words in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

$4.00

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Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry PowerPoint and Printables

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Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry PowerPoint. Introduction to the book. Includes information about the Newbery Medal, About the Author, Main Character, Vocabulary, and Fun Activities to go with the book. Great way to start your novel study with a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$3.00

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Paraphrasing PowerPoint

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In this introductory Paraphrasing PowerPoint, students will learn the difference between writing a summary, paraphrasing, using quotations, and the six basic steps to paraphrasing. Includes a practice slide for students to paraphrase, a partner

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$3.75

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A Chaparral Christmas Gift by O. Henry Short Story Unit

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

A Chaparral Christmas Gift Short Story Unit. Includes the full text of the story by O. Henry. Includes vocabulary and study guide, comprehension questions, vocabulary word search and crossword puzzle, about the author handout, vocabulary test, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

$4.00

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The Road Not Taken Differentiated Activities Printable with Easel Activity

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost. Differentiated Activities. Assignment menu choice board and tiered activities for the poem that support differentiated instruction. Students will love having the ability to choose their assignment for this poetry

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

$3.00

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The Giver by Lois Lowry Final Book Project

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

After reading The Giver by Lois Lowry, give a final project for students to complete using this packet. Everything you need to have a successful and meaningful culminating activity. The focus of this project is an analysis of symbolism and theme in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Rubrics

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, RL.7.2, RL.7.10, RL.8.2, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.7...

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Five Paragraph Essay PowerPoint and Graphic Organizer

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

This Writing a Five Paragraph Essay PowerPoint includes a graphic organizer for prewriting that you can print. Explains how to write a five-paragraph essay. Explains what this type of essay is, how it is a blueprint for writing more layered essays,

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.10

$3.50

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Agenda Book Rules

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

A set of general rules for students to follow. These can be taped inside the front cover of a student agenda book, planner, or notebook to use a reference all year long. Four to a page in black and white. Easy to print. You can also use these in

Subjects:

Classroom Management, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$1.00

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Brain Word Search Puzzles Printable and Digital Easel Activity

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Fun Brain word search puzzles! You get two word searches all about the brain. Includes vocabulary terms that describe different areas of the brain. The first word search has 25 words placed in the puzzle, and the second more challenging word search

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Science, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.50

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The Yearling Video Guide Digital Easel Activity and Printable

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

The Yearling Video Guide with Easel Activity. Digital and print. Engage your students while they are watching the classic movie The Yearling with this handy video guide. Includes 30 questions to assess whether or not students are paying attention,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Movie Guides

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2

$2.00

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A Christmas Carol Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Print and Digital Easel Activity

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

This word search puzzle for A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is based on select vocabulary from the story. Students will search for 24 words in this fun puzzle horizontally, diagonally, or vertically. Answer key included. Digital and Print: I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$1.25

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The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton PowerPoint

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Introduce the novel The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton with this PowerPoint. Preview before reading and get students interested in this award-winning book! Includes background on plot, characters, setting, 26 vocabulary words, and author and book

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Interactive Whiteboard

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.6

$3.00

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Poetry Types PowerPoint and Easel Assessment

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Use the Poetry Types PowerPoint at the beginning of your poetry unit to introduce the 3 main types of poetry and ten common forms of poems. Students can take notes during the presentation, which is great for note-taking skills, and then using their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$3.75

$3.25

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

15 years experience in middle school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Audio-visuals and multi-media should be used to engage students in the classrooms of today.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Volunteer of the Year award for service to the library SPMS, Community service award from the city of Chicago Heights, Three years awarded for volunteer service to the Helping Hands Food Pantry, St. Marys

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Graduated from CHHS Magna cum Laude.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Live with my lovely wife and two wonderful dogs! We love to go to the beach and watch the surf.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Numbers, Science, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Music, Special Education, Career and Technical Education, ELA Test Prep, Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Study Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, For Administrators, Vocational Education, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month